Historical Ayr: A Self Guided Walking Tour

5.0(2)2 h 20 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll scrape back the layers to reveal this once-fortified Scottish town's underbelly. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through historical Ayr.

Hear from Kris, a resident of Ayr since birth, and trace the history of Ayr from a fortress 800 years ago to a county town, royal burgh, garrison, and the administrative centre of Scotland today.

The Ayr you see today is a bustling shopping centre, but if you scrape back just a few layers, you'll discover reminders of years gone by. On this walking tour, you'll travel back in time to explore some of the town's amazing architecture and murky underbelly.

Along the way, you'll hear stories about the town's past and the people that shaped it. You'll learn about the ingenious method devised to thwart body snatchers in the 1800s and the betrayal and torture of Cornelius Anderson.

There's much more than meets the eye on these quaint streets, so get stuck and see what you can find!

What's included

✓Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
✓The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
✓Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

✕Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Our tour starts at Carnegie Library at 12 Main Street. This is within walking distance of the town centre and is well signposted throughout the town.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring your own smartphone and headphones

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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